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Veolia · 8 hours ago

Field Service Technician I

Fort Monroe, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Veolia is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Field Service Technician I is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on water, sewer, and storm infrastructure systems, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and responding to emergency situations as needed.

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Responsibilities

Follow all safety protocols including proper PPE for all tasks undertaken and ensure all others on site are also wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols

Report any unsafe conditions to the PM or Operations Supervisor

Prepare and submit at least one Near Miss each month

Per direction from Operations Supervisor or the Project Manager perform regular preventative maintenance on infrastructure systems. Maintenance may include but is not limited to:

Cleaning sanitary or storm sewer lines

Cleaning drop inlets and manholes

Reading meters

Performing lift station checks

Taking Chlorine Samples

Scraping and painting

Flushing Fire hydrants

Operating valves

Smoke testing sewers

General cleaning

Digging

Any other items assigned

Perform repairs to damaged infrastructure. Repairs may include: laying new water, sewer, and storm lines; repairing leaks; patching pavement; repairing manholes or drop inlets; replacing worn components; fixing signs and posts; and any other item assigned

Be willing and able to respond to emergency situations including but not limited to weather related events, pipe or lift station repairs, and/or other client requests

Diagnose and determine a plan for repairs to infrastructure when failure or damage occurs. Communicate the proposed plan and any information applicable or requested to the Project Manager or Operations Supervisor or their designee for approval

Perform and/or direct repairs on damaged infrastructure with the approval and/or direction of the Project Manager

Communicate usage of inventory items to the Operations Supervisor and assist in efforts to maintain proper levels of spare parts inventory

Communicate with Operations Supervisor to facilitate creation of Work Orders for maintenance activities

Communicate activities completed with the Deputy Project Leader for inclusion in monthly reports

Emptying and cleaning portable toilets

Delivering chairs and signs

Emptying trash cans

Ensure work areas are maintained in a neat, tidy and organized manner

Ensure MISS Utility regulations and dig ticket protocols are followed as required

Be willing and able to perform the duties of any other staff members when necessary

Communicate with the client as required to coordinate work efforts

Any other items necessary for the successful execution of the project